Best Glove Combination for

Extreme Cold, Outdoor Sports, Hunting, Photography & Tactical Use

At The Heat Company, we design a unique glove layering system known as the Heat Layer System. This is widely regarded as the best glove layering system because it lets you customize your glove and mitten combination for any outdoor activity. Whether you're looking to layer gloves for winter, need the best gloves for –40 °C, or are searching for a versatile glove system for extreme cold, we provide the popular glove combinations trusted by professionals worldwide.

Best Glove Combination for

Extreme Cold (–10 °C to –40 °C)

This extreme cold glove combination is ideal for anyone facing arctic-level conditions or building a reliable glove system for extreme cold.

Recommended Combo:

MERINO LINER PRO

$85

merino liner pro
$85
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Merino Liner Pro: Provides natural insulation and comfort, ensuring warmth while maintaining breathability to prevent sweaty hands.
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SHELL FULL LEATHER PRO

From $279

shell full leather pro
From $279
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Shell Full Leather Pro: Offers waterproof, windproof durability, making it one of the best gloves for temperatures as low as –40 °C and ideal for heavy-duty outdoor use.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
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Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

This system is widely used by arctic explorers, mountain climbers, and survival professionals who operate in extreme sub-zero conditions.

Best Glove Combination for

Skiing & Outdoor Sports

This skiing glove combination is designed for hiking, snowboarding, and mountaineering, where athletes need both warmth and flexibility.

Recommended Combo:

WIND PRO LINER

$77

wind pro liner
$77
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Delivers warmth without bulk, allowing free finger movement for ski poles, ropes, and equipment.

SHELL

$211

shell
$211
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Blocks snow and wind while staying flexible, ensuring you can adapt quickly to changing conditions.

WIND PRO LINER (2019 Model)

$58 $40

wind pro liner (2019 model)
$58 $40
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Delivers warmth without bulk, allowing free finger movement for ski poles, ropes, and equipment (2019 model).

Perfect for athletes, this hiking glove combo is part of the best glove layering system that adapts to different activity levels, making it a favorite among skiers and outdoor sports professionals.

Best Glove Combination for

Hunting (Warmth + Dexterity)

The hunting glove combination provides cold-weather hunting gloves with both insulation and dexterity.

Recommended Combo:

MERINO LINER LIGHT

$61 $53

merino liner light
$61 $53
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Combined with the fold-back thumb and finger system: Ensures precise handling of triggers, binoculars, and other hunting gear.

SHELL FULL LEATHER [2021 Model]

From $229 $144

shell full leather [2021 model]
From $229 $144
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PrimaLoft hunting gloves: Lightweight yet warm, delivering stealth and comfort in long hunts.

This setup demonstrates how to layer gloves for winter, achieving the perfect balance of stealth,warmth, and dexterity, which makes it the best hunting glove combination trusted by hunters worldwide.

Best Glove Combination for

Mid-Season (–5 °C to +10 °C)

Our mid-season glove combination is perfect for autumn hikes and spring camping, offering versatility for fluctuating temperatures.

Recommended Combo:

HEAT 2 SOFTSHELL

$88

heat 2 softshell
$88
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Offers breathable wind resistance, remaining light and flexible.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
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Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

This compact glove mitten combination gives flexibility without over-insulating, making it the ideal choice for mid-season outdoor adventures.

Best Glove Combination for

Photography Below –20 °C

Photographers need both warmth and precision, and this photography glove set –20 °C delivers both.

Recommended Combo:

DURABLE LINER PRO

$91

durable liner pro
$91
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Enables touchscreen control, allowing photographers to adjust camera settings and smartphones without removing gloves.

SHELL FULL LEATHER

$265

shell full leather
$265
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Shields against cold and wind, ensuring protection for extended outdoor shoots.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
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Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

These are the best gloves for photographers in winter, trusted by wildlife photographers, travel professionals, and documentary filmmakers who shoot in subzero environments.

Best Glove Combination for

Military & Law Enforcement

This glove combination is designed for law enforcement, hiking, snowboarding, and mountaineering, where professionals need both dexterity and warmth.

Recommended Combo:

WIND PRO LINER

$77

wind pro liner
$77
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Delivers warmth without bulk, allowing free finger movement for ski poles, ropes, and equipment.

SHELL

$211

shell
$211
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Blocks snow and wind while staying flexible, ensuring you can adapt quickly to changing conditions.

This combination ensures dexterity and warmth for tactical and law enforcement professionals, making it the preferred glove setup for police, armed forces, and security units.

Best Glove Combination for

Military & Law Enforcement - For Extreme Cold

This extreme cold glove combination is ideal for professionals facing –40 °C conditions, where operational readiness must be maintained.

Recommended Combo:

MERINO LINER PRO

$85

merino liner pro
$85
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Merino Liner Pro: Provides natural insulation and comfort, ensuring warmth while maintaining breathability to prevent sweaty hands.
Sold out

SHELL FULL LEATHER PRO

From $279

shell full leather pro
From $279
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Shell Full Leather Pro: Offers waterproof, windproof durability, making it one of the best gloves for temperatures as low as –40 °C and ideal for heavy-duty outdoor use.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
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Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

This is the best glove system for arctic missions, mountain operations, and cold-weather law enforcement patrols.

Best Glove Combination for

Drone Operators

This drone operator glove combination strikes a balance between warmth and dexterity, allowing UAV pilots to maintain control in cold weather.

Recommended Combo:

HEAT 2 SOFTSHELL

$88

heat 2 softshell
$88
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Offers breathable wind resistance, remaining light and flexible.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
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Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

This is the best glove setup for drone pilots, including scientific researchers, commercial operators, and defense UAV teams.

Best Glove Combination for

Drone Operators - Working in Rescue

This glove set is perfect for drone operators working in rescue operations below –20 °C.

Recommended Combo:

DURABLE LINER PRO

$91

durable liner pro
$91
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Enables touchscreen control, allowing photographers to adjust camera settings and smartphones without removing gloves.

SHELL FULL LEATHER

$265

shell full leather
$265
View Details

Shields against cold and wind, ensuring protection for extended outdoor shoots.

POLAR HOOD

$92

polar hood
$92
View Details

Polar Hood: Completes the glove mitten combination for maximum warmth in the harshest conditions, creating a barrier against frostbite and cold winds.

This is the best glove combination for rescue drone pilots, trusted by emergency responders, mountain rescue teams, and disaster UAV units.

Frequently asked questions
What is the best glove and mitten combination for cold weather?

The Merino Liner Pro + Shell Full Leather Pro + Polar Hood is the most reliable glove mitten combination for extreme cold down to –40 °C.
How do I layer gloves for maximum warmth?

To layer gloves for winter, start with a liner like the Merino Liner Pro, add a protective shell such as the Shell Full Leather Pro, and finish with a hood for insulation.
Can I use glove liners with mittens?

Yes, our glove layering system is designed to allow glove liners with mittens, creating the best glove layering system for flexibility and warmth.
What is the Heat Layer System?

The Heat Layer System is our customizable glove system for extreme cold, letting you mix liners, shells, and hoods to create the best glove layering system for any activity.
What is the best glove combination for extreme cold?

For temperatures ranging from –10 °C to –40 °C, use the Merino Liner Pro + Shell Full Leather Pro + Polar Hood as your extreme cold glove combination.
What are the best gloves for skiing and outdoor sports?

The Wind Pro Liner + Shell is the best skiing glove combination and one of the most reliable hiking glove combos for outdoor sports.
What glove set is best for hunting in cold weather?

Hunters rely on the Shell with PrimaLoft Gold and fold-back thumb as the best hunting glove combination.
 Which gloves are best for photographers in freezing temperatures?

The Durable Liner Pro + Shell Full Leather + Polar Hood is the top photography glove set –20 °C for precision and warmth.
Do you have gloves for military and drone operators?

Yes, we provide a military glove combination for extreme cold and a drone operator glove combination for tactical and UAV use.